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Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Bridge in the Desert. The London Bridge that spanned the River Thames in London, England, from 1832 to 1968 was sold to Robert McCulloch, Sr., a chainsaw magnate who wanted to draw tourists to Lake Havasu City, the city he founded in Arizona. The inside of the bridge is hollow and supported with a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

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The University of Bologna, located in Italy, is the oldest university in the world. It was founded in 1088. Berry Interesting In an apparent quest to make things more complicated, the scientific definition of a berry excludes many fruits that are commonly called berries, such as strawberries and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Winging It An average North American hummingbird beats their wings 53 times per second. Can Y'all Believe This? "Y'all," a contraction of "you all," is synonymous with the American South, especially in Texas. But the earliest-known use of "y'all" is found in Englishman William Lisle's "The Faire... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Lobster Dinner for Everyone. During colonial times in America, lobster was so plentiful, and therefore so cheap, that it was often served to prisoners. Good point(er finger)! You don't have muscles in your fingers that help you move them. They're controlled by the muscles in your palms and arms. A... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Alaska you a question: Alaska is the only U.S. state whose name is typed using one row of the keyboard. The Chicken or the Egg? The chicken came before the egg. Genesis 1:20-22 explains how God created every winged bird and then commanded them to multiply. Dynamite Snack: Peanuts are used to make... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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The Natural World Wombats are the only known animals in the world that produce cube-shaped poop. A single cloud typically weighs around 1.1 million pounds (500,000 kg). Sharks existed on Earth before trees; sharks appeared about 400 million years ago, while the earliest trees evolved 350 million... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 13, 2026

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The Golden Gate's Orange Hue: San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is painted in an "International Orange" color to enhance visibility in the city's frequent fog. The Unique Dead Sea Scrolls: The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered near the Dead Sea, are ancient manuscripts containing texts from the Hebrew... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

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The Ever-Changing Aral Sea: The Aral Sea, once one of the world's largest lakes, has shrunk drastically due to human activities (cotton production) losing about 90% of its volume. The Unusual Border Crossing: Four Corners, the only point in the United States shared by four states—Arizona, New... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Volcano Capital of the World: Indonesia houses over 130 active volcanoes, earning it the title of the "Volcano Capital of the World." The Magnificent Amazon Rainforest: The Amazon Rainforest, spanning 2.7 million square miles, is so vast that it produces 20% of the world's oxygen. Earth's Blue Gem:... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

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The Bizarre Chessboard Tale: In 1254, a chessboard served as an unconventional solution to a border dispute between Norway and Sweden. The two nations played a game of chess, with each square representing a piece of land. The outcome determined their respective borders, showcasing the power of... Sign in to see full entry.

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